highway ammo nitrate explosion, Australia

[kahu1]

Bruce Highway south of Gladstone to remain closed after truck explosion

A section of the Bruce Highway is closed, adding about four hours for motorists with diversions in place.

www.abc.net.au

 

[kiwieod]

4 hours after the crash?did the truck catch fire and set off the AN?what else could have set it off?

 

[TimG]

Presumably en-route to, or departing from, Bajool Explosives Reserve.

TimG

 

[Dronic69]

4 hours after the crash?did the truck catch fire and set off the AN?what else could have set it off?

Hum, probably the leaking diesel from the truck..................

Ammonium nitrate

Ammonium nitrate is a hazardous chemical that has many grades and is used in fertiliser and explosives products because of its unique properties. Find out more about its hazards and safe management.

www.worksafe.qld.gov.au

 

[kiwieod]

i wouldnt think it would be the diesel as the ratio would be all wrong and it still needs extreme heat or a detonator to set it off